| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Acura RSX | Volvo XC70 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,288 kg | 1,941 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 983 mm | -23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,336 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 866 mm | 980 mm | -114 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 742 mm | 879 mm | -137 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 943 L | -490 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 2,039 L | 14 |
| 2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC70.